Chapter 21

After the night she just had she more than needed this and he was the one person she knew would give her this without questions asked. It was wrong but it felt oh so right. Moving with him, matching thrust for thrust she was near release as she clawed at his back chanting his name over and over. Arching her back as he claimed her breast in his mouth she was unsure of how much longer she could endure this torture. Hearing him whisper her name as he told her to turn over nearly pushed her over the edge. This was new to them yet it was something she long hoped for. Moaning loudly as he entered her from behind it was all she could do to keep from crying out as he continually rammed into her. Clutching the sheets as ecstasy washed over her she slowly began to chant his name again as his hot juices flooded into her.

Emily- I don’t know how you do that to me over and over.
Kamar- A gift I guess…
Emily- [smiling as he lay next to her] Well I gotta tell you… that’s one helleva gift.
Kamar- [quickly kissing her] That I only give to you.
Emily- [laughing] I better be the only one... I don’t think I would be able to handle knowing someone else was getting this treatment.
Kamar- How do you think I feel when I see you with someone else?
Emily- Excited...
Kamar- I don’t think so…
Emily- Yeah right… I see that look in your eyes and I know what’s coming by the end of the night.
Kamar- And what it that?
Emily- [laughing] Some mind-blowing sex...
Kamar- [laughing] And you know it...
Emily- [frowning] What’s up with you and Gia?
Kamar- Nothing...
Emily- Come off it Kamar… I see how you look at her and...
Kamar- We’re friends...
Emily- Kamar...
Kamar- Emily... I could ask you the same thing about you and Cassadine...
Emily- I asked you first.
Kamar- [angrily as he moved away from her] All we have is sex Emily... you don’t have the right to question me.
Emily- I wasn’t trying to...
Kamar- [as he quickly put on his clothes] Well that’s how it seems...
Emily- [sitting up in the bed] You like her don’t you?
Kamar- Emily...
Emily- Just admit it...
Kamar- [putting on his shoes] Leave it alone.
Emily- I wonder how she’ll treat you when she finds out...
Kamar- [stopping looking up at Emily] When she finds out what?
Emily- Your many secrets...
Kamar- Don’t go there...
Emily- Well let’s see... you’re sleeping with me...
Kamar- [shaking her head] She’ll never believe that...
Emily- You’re using her...
Kamar- You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Emily- Don’t I... remember that’s how we started out right. You were after something and in exchange for a quick fuck you moved on to something or should I say someone else.
Kamar- [sneering] You were just as willing then as you are now.
Emily- Well it won’t happen again...
Kamar- Yeah right... all I got to do is snap my fingers and you’ll come running...
Emily- What am I now… some type of dog you can get to do whatever you want...
Kamar- [smiling] You said it I didn’t...
Emily- Maybe I should tell her...
Kamar- You do that and you’ll be sorry...
Emily- No I think you’re the one that’ll be sorry. I don’t have anything to lose... whereas you...
Kamar- [angrily] Keep your fucking mouth closed... do you hear me?
Emily- You don’t have to talk to me like that...
Kamar- Yes I do because you think I’m playing a damn game with you and I’m not.
Emily- Ok Kamar... let’s just forget this...
Kamar- No...
Emily- Please we were having a good time and...
Kamar- I’m not the one who ruined it...
Emily- [as she quickly crawled to the end of the bed preventing him from leaving] I’m sorry...
Kamar- I’m not going to keep going through this with you...
Emily- [nodding] I know and I said I’m sorry...
Kamar- [grabbing her by the hair] If you ever threaten me again...
Emily- [softly] I won’t...
Kamar- [roughly grabbing her for a kiss] Don’t make me regret...
Emily- [as she quickly unzipped his pants] You won’t regret it...
Kamar- Emily... [pushing her away] no...
Emily- [slowly caressing him] Yes... let me make it up to you... I didn’t mean to make you mad.
Kamar- You didn’t... I gotta... [as she took him into her mouth] I gotta go...

All conversation was stopped as Emily expertly and orally satisfied him. Once she drifted off the sleep Kamar stood going over to the window trying to figure out the mess he got himself into. Emily... Gia... his job... something had to give and soon. Emily knew too much and if she wanted she could blow him out of the water and where would he be then? Gia... could he explain any of this to Gia and still remain a part of her life? Sighing he looked back at Emily's sleeping form before pulling out his cell phone. Quickly dialing he waited knowing the phone would soon be answered.

Kamar- [whispering] Yeah… it’s me... No nothing has changed... I’m trying but I can’t rush her without it being obvious... Of course I asked but... I understand... I will... As soon as I hear or get anything I will call. Fine... I’ll be in touch.

Looking back at Emily making sure she was still sleep Kamar dialed Gia hoping to speak with her.

Gia’s voice ~ This is Gia... as you can tell I’m not here so leave a message and I’ll get back to you...

Kamar- [softly] Hey G... it me Kamar... just thinking about you. Tonight was... tonight was definitely full of surprises. I’ll call you tomorrow or...
Gia- [softly as she picked up her phone] Kamar?
Kamar- Yeah baby it’s me... are you all right?
Gia- [softly] No...
Kamar- You need some company? I can come right over there and...
Gia- No... I’m fine...
Kamar- Gia...
Gia- Ok... I’m not fine but I want to... I think I should be by myself tonight.
Kamar- Are you sure?
Gia- Yeah... seeing my father... seeing Gerald was a shock that’s all.
Kamar- You don’t have to be alone... I can be over there in less than a minute.
Gia- Thank you but you don’t have to. Gerald didn’t come to Port Charles to hurt me.
Kamar- How do you know that?
Gia- Because for most of my life he was my father...
Kamar- So...
Gia- He’s not like that. He still feels guilty for telling me the truth about Mike and everything... he’s just trying... he’s here to make it up to me.
Kamar- I don’t want anybody or anything hurting you.
Gia- Gerald’s not going to hurt me... [softly] he loves me too much for that.
Kamar- You’re not going to talk to him are you?
Gia- [softly] I miss him...
Kamar- Gia...
Gia- K... I’ll talk to you tomorrow ok... I think I need to get some sleep or...
Kamar- I can come over.
Gia- Maybe another time...
Kamar- Yeah maybe...
Gia- I’ll see ya...

Kamar remained by the window wondering why he continued to dig a deeper and deeper hole for himself. He couldn’t just walk away from all of it and he knew that the longer he waited the more likely he couldn’t do what he was sent here to do to Gia and her family. Sighing he looked at Emily one last time before leaving heading to his apartment.

Chapter 22

Nikolas could not concentrate. Gia and the events at Luke’s still clouding his head. As much as he hated to admit it he was indeed curious about the man who surprised Gia. She certainly did not appear to be overjoyed to see him and prying any information out of Lucky was all but gone after he ran out of Luke’s behind Elizabeth as she left in a tizzy. Having been called on what she would or would not do to get what she wanted obviously upset her and she stormed out of the club. Getting rid of Emily hadn’t been as hard as he thought once Kamar arrived that their table. Escaping from Luke’s Nikolas returned to his penthouse anxious to scrub any traces of Emily on him. And now even the next morning Nikolas still was bombarded with questions. The urgent ringing of his cell phone drew him out of his thoughts.

Nikolas- [impatiently] Hello...
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- Yes Uncle?
Stefan- Why have I not heard from you since our trip to the hospital?
Nikolas- Because I have nothing to speak with you about.
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- Stefan...
Stefan- I don’t appreciate such...
Nikolas- [sighing] Is there something you want?
Stefan- What?
Nikolas- Why are you calling me?
Stefan- I wanted to speak with you and...
Nikolas- Well we have spoken now... is there anything else?
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- Uncle I’ve grown tired of this continual merry-go-round we seem to be on. Either state your business or end this call.
Stefan- Nikolas I...
Nikolas- [sighing] Fine... I will speak with you later.

Before Stefan could gather his senses Nikolas disconnected their call and cut off the ringer to his phone. The last thing he felt like dealing with was his uncle and the feelings of regret he experienced with each encounter with him. Stefan did not deserve these feelings... surely after all the things Helena told him and all the things she drilled in his head about Stefan the only emotion he should ever feel for him is hatred.

Stefan sat perplexed after his call to Nikolas. Something was definitely wrong and Nikolas had changed tremendously since he last saw and spoke to him in Greece. It seemed as if a person unknown had come to Port Charles instead of the nephew he knew and loved.

Alexis- [peering in the door seeing Stefan in deep thought] Stefan...
Stefan- [smiling at the sound of her voice] Ahh Alexis... do come in.
Alexis- [smiling] How have you been?
Stefan- Fine... fine... what brings you here?
Alexis- Well what if I said I just wanted to see my brother.
Stefan- Then that I would much appreciate.
Alexis- Is something wrong?
Stefan- No… why would you ask?
Alexis- You seem different.
Stefan- Different?
Alexis- Ok not different... troubled.
Stefan- Troubled... [standing slowly walking towards the window] perhaps...
Alexis- What is it Stefan... maybe I can help...
Stefan- [softly] Nikolas...
Alexis- Nikolas... has something happened to him? I’ll go to Greece with you and we...
Stefan- [staring out of the window] Nikolas is here...
Alexis- Here?
Stefan- Yes he is in Port Charles… he has been here for several weeks now.
Alexis- I wasn’t aware of this.
Stefan- So he has not attempted to contact you once?
Alexis- No...
Stefan- I am not surprised...
Alexis- Is there something going on between the two of you that I should be aware of?
Stefan- No...
Alexis- [noticing his mood] What is it Stefan...
Stefan- [shaking his head] It appears as though there is a difference in him since last I saw him in Greece.
Alexis- How so?
Stefan- He has become extremely disrespectful and…
Alexis-Every kid goes through that phase...
Stefan- It is more than that...
Alexis- I don’t understand.
Stefan- Nothing I say to him seems to have any effect or...
Alexis- [smiling] Stefan you can’t expect him to fawn over you every word...
Stefan- I don’t... it is good that Nikolas is striving to be his own man... to do the things he desires to do however...
Alexis- [confused] Stefan...
Stefan- Alexis... there has been a change in Nikolas...
Alexis- [softly] Give him time. Maybe...
Stefan- I am afraid time is quite possibly the last thing he needs.
Alexis- You’re confusing me...
Stefan- Someone or something has created his change in Nikolas and I believe the more time that passes the greater the distance between us will become.
Alexis- What exactly has Nikolas done?
Stefan- Nothing...
Alexis- Stefan where is all of this coming from?
Stefan- I am not sure but...
Alexis- Do you think it’s Helena?
Stefan- [turning towards Alexis] Helena? What of her?
Alexis- Go you think possibly that Nikolas’s change has anything to do with Helena?
Stefan- How would that be possible?
Alexis- I don’t know... maybe she got to him and convinced him of something that is not true and he is simply acting out because of this.
Stefan- I do not think that is the case...
Alexis- Why not? We both know what Helena is capable of and...
Stefan- Nikolas despises Helena... there is no way Nikolas’s change in behavior is due to her.
Alexis- You can’t be so sure...
Stefan- I’m sure Alexis... Helena has nothing to do with this. But whatever or whoever has brought about this change in Nikolas I will find out.
Alexis- And I’ll help you...
Stefan- Thank you Alexis...
Alexis- That is what family is for...
Stefan- [softly] Nikolas means much to me and this change I see in him is not good...
Alexis- [gently touching his arm] We’ll figure out what’s wrong with him Stefan...
Stefan- [gently covering her hand with his own] I know...

Knowing his hanging up on Stefan would only result in him showing up at his door Nikolas quickly made his way out of his penthouse. Not having many places to go Nikolas headed towards Kelly’s in search of answers about Gia. Assuring that Emily was nowhere in sight Nikolas honed in on Lucky as he sat at Kelly’s counter.

Nikolas- [slowly walking up behind Lucky] Lucky...
Lucky- [smiling as he turned to face Nikolas] Hey bro...
Nikolas- It’s good to see you considering...
Lucky- [nodding] Yeah... sorry I had to run out on you the other night but...
Nikolas- Elizabeth...
Lucky- Yeah... [sighing] what did you say to her?
Nikolas- What makes you think I said anything?
Lucky- Well every time I mentioned your name...
Nikolas- [smiling] She smiled... she swooned... she couldn’t stop singing my undying praises?
Lucky- [laughing] Not quite...
Nikolas- Perhaps I should try a little harder next time.
Lucky- What happened? I mean when I was at the table everything was fine but then...
Nikolas- Simply a misunderstanding of words...
Lucky- About what?
Nikolas- We merely discussed your help of Gia and why it would be a problem.
Lucky- What did she say?
Nikolas- Well...
LuLu- [yelling as she came through the door] Nikolas...
Nikolas- [smiling as he turned towards LuLu] Leslie Lu...
LuLu- [wrapping her arms tightly around his legs] Did you come to see me?
Nikolas- [smiling] Yes... I was missing my little sister...
LuLu- [looking up at Nikolas] Your only sister...
Nikolas- I was missing my only sister so I came all the way to Port Charles to see her.
LuLu- [smiling] I missed you too.
Nikolas- [smiling broadly despite himself] Good...
Laura- [shocked seeing Nikolas at Kelly’s] Nikolas?
Nikolas- [turning towards Laura] Laura...
Laura- [smiling] Oh my goodness... what are you doing here?
Nikolas- [slowly lowering LuLu] Stefan summoned me...
Laura- Oh... how long will you be here? I mean...
Nikolas- I’m not sure...
Laura- Well when you get settled I would love to cook you dinner or...
Lucky- [smiling] Settled... mom Nikolas has been here for weeks. How much more settled can he get?
Laura- Weeks... [slowly shaking her head] I didn’t... I didn’t know...
Lucky- [confused] He didn’t call you?
Laura- No... but...
Lucky- Bro what’s up with that? Why are you keeping you being here a secret?
Nikolas- I’m not... [turning towards Laura] I sincerely apologize for not contacting you earlier however...
Laura- It’s ok... I mean I’m sure you’ve been busy and...
Nikolas- I have but I still should have taken some time to call and tell you that I had returned to Port Charles.
Lucky- Dad didn’t tell you either?
Laura- Dad? How would Luke know Nikolas was back in Port Charles?
Lucky- We’ve been to Luke’s several times and...
Laura- [shaking her head] No Luke has not said anything to me...
Lucky- But...
Laura- It’s ok... I’m just glad I ran into Nikolas today... it’s good... [quickly going to hug him] it’s so good to see you again.
Nikolas- [barely returning her hug] It’s good to see you as well Laura...
Lucky- [softly as he watched their exchange] Laura?
Laura- [pulling away from Nikolas feeling his distance] I... we really should be going. LuLu has a doctor’s appointment and I was just stopping by so she could see her broth... so she could see Lucky.
Nikolas- [stooping to hug LuLu once again] I’m glad I got to see you again Leslie Lu...
LuLu- [smiling as she hugged him] Are you going to come and play with me?
Laura- [softly] LuLu...
Nikolas- [smiling] I’ll try my best.
LuLu- [hugging him one last time] Ok...
Laura- Well we should... we should be going... [quickly hugging Lucky] Lucky... [quickly hugging Nikolas] I’m glad... I’m glad you’re back.
Nikolas- [as she pulled away] As am I...
Laura- Call... call me if you are ever in need of a home-cooked meal...
Nikolas- [nodding] I will...
Lucky- [smiling] Bye mom...
Laura- [as she and LuLu quickly left Kelly’s] Bye sweetheart...

The brothers stood in silence watching their sister and mother leave. Once safely out of sight lucky turned to Nikolas ready to question him.

Lucky- Why haven’t you called mom?
Nikolas- [shaking his head] I do not wish to speak about this now...
Lucky- But Nikolas you’ve been here...
Nikolas- [turning to leave] I don’t want to talk about it.
Lucky- Where are you going?
Nikolas- I have an appointment. I’ll speak to you about this later...
Lucky- [calling behind him] Nikolas...
Nikolas- [as he exited Kelly’s] Later Lucky...

Once outside of Kelly’s Nikolas stopped to gather his conflicting emotions as they raged through him. Seeing Laura and Leslie Lu bothered him more than he wanted to admit. When Leslie Lu ran to him full of love and hugs only for him he momentarily forgot his reason for being here. He momentarily slipped into Nikolas of old... the one who longed for nothing more than love from his mother’s side of his family. The Nikolas of old who would happily and quickly bury any and all vendettas simply for a piece of something he thought he craved. But upon hearing and seeing Laura all of his rage came rushing back. Rage for her abandonment of him... rage for her lack of love for him... and most importantly rage for her picking and putting everyone else before him. Shaking his head now in need of drink Nikolas headed to a bar where he assumed no one in Port Charles would know him.